Christian Hotel Owners Hauled Before Court After Defending Their beliefs In discussion With Muslim Guest

Facing trial: Christian hoteliers Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang believed the religious discussion was reasonable and deny their comments were threateningBy Jonathan Petre – 20th September 2009

A Christian couple have been charged with a criminal offence after taking part in what they regarded as a reasonable discussion about religion with guests at their hotel.

Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang were arrested after a Muslim woman complained to police that she had been offended by their comments.

They have been charged under public order laws with using ‘threatening, abusive or insulting words’ that were ‘religiously aggravated’.

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What I Learned From The Fathers

Spiritual Fathers in the Lord Jesus ChristArticle by Dave Buehring appeared in Charisma Magazine

Our spiritual fathers have much to offer us from their years of walking with God. Here’s what I learned recently from Jack Hayford, John Perkins, Lloyd Ogilvie, Loren Cunningham, Henry Blackaby and Winkie Pratney.

In the days of the early church, the apostle Paul stressed the importance to believers of having a leader, or “father,” they could learn from. He wrote to the Corinthians: “For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Therefore I urge you, imitate me.” (1 Cor. 4:15-16, NKJV).

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Pastor Daniel Nalliah Wins Annual Top Gong At Ernie Awards

Pastor Daniel Nalliah speaking out for Pro-LifeDear family & friends in Christ,
 
It is reported that Martin Luther once said something along the lines of, ‘Do not worry about what either people or the media says, both good and bad publicity is always good for the cause.’ 
 
Over the last few days, you have possibly read newspaper articles on many major media outlets across Australia regarding Pas Daniel winning the annual top gong at Ernie Awards for sexist comment of the year. Of course it’s not a surprise that when you stand for Jesus, His kingdom, righteousness, justice and truth, you be increasingly attacked by Satan and his cohorts. However, how you handle it is what’s most important. 

When Pas Daniel heard about the award on Thursday 1st October, he cracked up laughing in the office and shouted, “Glory to God, more publicity for the Kingdom of God. When God starts to move, He is setting the stage for His prophetic word of Healing, Deliverance and Salvation to spread like wild fire through these same media outlets. God is up to something very big, so I am very, very excited. Bring it on mate!!!”
 
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Amazing Miraculous Healing From Cancer/ A Must Read By Pastor Daniel Of CTFM

Pastor Daniel preaching at church on Gold Coast where woman was healed of cancerDear family & friends in Christ,

What a mighty God we serve! All glory and honour belongs to Jesus our soon coming King of kings and Lord of lords!

On the weekend of 19th & 20th September, I ministered on the Gold Coast in an AOG church led by Pastors Philip & Christine Whiting. On Saturday night Pas Phil introduced me to a lady by the name of Diana who wanted prayer for healing of cancer. I was told that 8 years ago she was diagnosed with cancer, having the affected part removed, but it had now returned to the other side of her chest.

Diana told me that many of her family members had died from cancer over the past 35 years. When the alter call was given she came up for prayer.  I started praying from one end of the line as she was standing at the other end.  Suddenly I heard a big noise, and when I turned Diana had fallen flat on the ground under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. There was no one standing behind her to catch her as no one was praying for her. Thank the Lord she was not hurt when she fell under the power of God!

About 20 minutes later I came up to her to pray and commanded the demonic spirit of cancer to leave in the name of Jesus!  She started manifesting, swinging her head from left to right as the demon refused to leave. Just then the Spirit of God prompted me to tell her, “you need to forgive those who have hurt you and get rid of any offence and bitterness in your heart.”  Diana was weeping and asked forgiveness from the Lord for those who had hurt her.  Just then she fell back on the ground and was delivered from the demonic spirit of cancer as the power of God set her free! (more…)

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Holy Ghost Fire Falls In Melbourne In An Extended Meeting For 6 Hours

Pastor Julius praying for apostolic prayer anointing Dear family & friends in Christ,Holy Spirit fire touches young girl

What a mighty God we serve in Australia, in this Great South Land of the Holy Spirit, and across the nations of the world!

This past weekend’s Nation Shaking Prayer Seminar in Melbourne (Hallam), with Pastor Julius Suubi from Kenya, was supercharged with a powerful anointing of the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ! Many God seeking Christians from many churches, denominations, and ethnicities received a great impartation of the apostolic prayer anointing to fervently intercede for our nation of Australia as never before.  Some said, “The seminar has completely changed our lifestyle as we certainly feel we have caught the fire and the burden of the Lord to pray for our nation, not just our own needs.”

On Sunday night the manifest presence of God was so awesome that the meeting which started at 6.30pm ended just after midnight! It was so exciting to see people at 12 midnight on the floor soaking in more of the Lord’s presence. Ps Daniel stated,  “I am so amazed to see people willing to be in the presence of God for 6 hours. You normally see this in Africa, but not in the West, nor in Australia. This tells me that there is a remnant in the body of Christ of Kingdom of God minded people who are not after the hype, nor user friendly seeker friendly stuff. They only want Jesus.”

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News – SARC Committee ‘Exceptions’ Report

Written by Peter Stokes of Salt Shakers

Was it just coincidence that Mr Hulls released his Media Release on Sunday?
 
Probably not when it was mainly Christians who put up the fight against the further infringements to freedom of Speech and Religion that were being considered by the Victorian Government Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee. (SARC)

Have those concerns been allayed? NO. Is this a win? NO, it is simply LESS of a LOSS than it might have been – dressed up to appear to be a win.

Lest we forget, Mr Hulls has openly stated that he is opposed to ALL discrimination!!
 
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Obama’s Stark Declaration On Israel Draws UN Applause

President Barack Obama addresses the United Nations Climate Change Summit, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at the United Nations US Does Not Recognize ‘Legitimacy of Continued Israeli Settlements’

Wednesday September 23, 2009
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In declaring that it is time for Middle East peace “without preconditions,” President Obama used his speech to the U.N. General Assembly earlier today to fire a warning at Israel that “America does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements,” Fox News reports from New York.

Obama’s stark declaration, which drew applause, was coupled with a call for Palestinians to end their “incitement of Israel.”

But it was the use of the U.N. forum to carry the settlement message to Israel that drew the most enthusiastic response on the floor — and incredulous reaction outside its walls.

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Lou Engle: Urgent Call To Prayer: Signs Of The Times

Lou Engle and Christians Praying for a Jesus RevolutionConvergence

It is critical that the Church in America understands the times and what needs to be done now. The natural things speak of the invisible. Natural happenings on the earth are revealing something that is going on in the spiritual realm. There is a great spiritual conflict with a rising tide of Islamic boldness being manifested. Several happenings are converging this week.

First of all, our President has recently proclaimed, honored, encouraged the Muslim holy days of prayer and fasting called Ramadan. He was very silent on the National Day of Prayer, but very vocal on the support of Ramadan. Interestingly, at the same time, a major Christian leader of the Emergent Church called for forty days of fasting and prayer in the same Ramadan period with the goal that the Church will better understand our Muslim friends. We are all for understanding, but we must have spiritual discernment as to the spiritual dark powers that are being invoked into our nation.

Cause for Concern

At the same time, on the 25th of September, Muslims are calling for a Muslim Day of Prayer in Washington DC: (http://www.islamoncapitolhill.com/). They are calling for 50,000 Muslims to gather and pray on the DC Mall. This is the exact word of one of the Sheikhs who is leading this historic gathering: “Muslims should march on the White House. We are going to the White House so that Islam will be victorious, Allah willing, and the White House will become into a Muslim house.” These are not empty words. They speak of a dark spiritual intent and a coming day of great trouble to America.

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Holy Spirit Fire Falls On The Gold Coast And At The Feast Of Trumpets In Melbourne

All Praise, Honor, and Glory to the Lord God of Israel

Dear family & friends in Christ,

This weekend gone by saw the Holy Spirit of God move mightily in Hallam (Melbourne), Victoria and on the Gold Coast, Queensland where Pas Daniel ministered the prophetic Word of the Lord!

In Hallam we celebrated Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year and the Feast of Trumpets, time to awake and repent! It was absolutely amazing as the Spirit of the Lord of Israel moved most powerfully as prophetic people of God packed the church hall to learn more about the importance of such a biblical feast according to the Jewish calendar of the prophetic Word of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Following is an exciting report from Sister Jill of Catch The Fire Ministries who led the interdenominational and messianic service.

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Nation Shaking Prayer Seminar In Melbourne – September 25-27, 2009

Pastor Julius SuubiDear friends and family in Christ,

From 25th – 27th September, Catch the Fire Ministries is hosting a Nation Shaking Prayer Seminar in Melbourne with Pastor Julius Suubi, a renowned International Minister from Nairobi, Kenya, who heads up ‘Highway Of Holiness Ministries’.

Session times: Friday 7:30pm/  Saturday 10:30am – 4pm / Sunday 6:30pm

Click the following link to download the brochure for printing and distributing throughout your spheres of Kingdom influence: https://reformationharvestfire.com/blog/events-ministries-2/nation-shaking-prayer-seminar-in-melbourne-september-25-27-2009/

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Official Police Bible Given Thumbs Up By Commissioner

Commissioner And Police Officers Welcome Bible In NTChristianity Today Australia – Thursday, 20 August 2009

NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has welcomed the release of a new Police Bible, created especially for the State‘s serving police officers.

Commissioner Scipione met with Bible Society CEO Daniel Willis and Police Chaplains at Police Headquarters to receive his copy.

The Police Bible is compact, with a Police-blue, leather-look cover and Police Crest on the front. It contains the New and Old Testaments, as well as information on Police ethics, service, integrity and leadership. It also includes the police prayer, and photos of officers in the field.

It’s thought that eventually, the bulk of the State’s 20,000 officers will have a Police Bible in their possession.

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Global Day Of Prayer For The Peace Of Jerusalem On October 4th, 2009

Temple Mount in Jerusalem, IsraelDear Praying Friends,

As the Bible said it would, Jerusalem has become a cup of controversy on the global stage today (Zech. 12:2-3).

RIGHT NOW… there are increasing threats from many nations against God’s covenant city, there are escalating tensions surrounding the inhabitants of the land of Israel, and there are ever-increasing global repercussions for all mankind because of the critical situation.

As these global challenges arise, however, GOD is present. His response has been to stir the hearts of Christians from China to Germany and from Kenya to Brazil, to raise their voices in fervent intercession with His Son on behalf of Jerusalem and all her inhabitants, both Jew and Arab alike.
Are YOU one of those voices?

We are weeks away from a powerful moment. On Sunday, October 4th, tens of millions of Christians in literally every corner of this planet will unite for The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem, a day specifically set aside by more than 1,200 global leaders.

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USA: Calling 50,000 Muslims To Prayer On Capitol Hill

Spread of IslamBy William Wan – Washington Post, Sept 2009

It began as the idea of one man in a New Jersey mosque after hearing President Obama speak about the need to reach out to Muslims in America. Now that man, Hassen Abdellah, is trying to mobilize 50,000 fellow Muslims from across the country to gather in front of Capitol Hill at the end of this month and pray for the country.

Abdellah says he’s already obtained a permit from police to gather on Capitol Hill on Sept. 25. And he’s heard from thousands willing to make the trek. “Fundraising is going slow,” he admitted, “but the bottom line is all we’re doing is praying, you don’t need that much money to pray.”

The gathering is not supposed to be political, Abdellah said in an interview. No placards or signs allowed. No major famous imams or popular celebrities scheduled so far. No real agenda other than to pray together.
“We want this to be purely about Islam,” he said. “We want to change the perception of Islam to show we are not terrorists, but that most of us Muslims here love America and abide by its laws.”

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Rash Of Attacks On Christians Reported In Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri LankaMonday, 17 August 2009  Krishni de Alwis / Compass Direct News News – Featured News

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka—Attacks on Christians in Sri Lanka have surged noticeably in recent weeks, following the government’s defeat of Tamil separatists in May.

Attacks were reported in Puttlam, Gampaha and Kurunegala districts in western Sri Lanka, central Polonnaruwa district, Mannar district in the north and Matara district in the south, according to the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).

Most recently, attackers on July 28 set fire to an Assemblies of God church in Norachcholai, Puttlam district, destroying the building. The pastor received frantic calls from neighbors at about 8:45 p.m. reporting that the building was in flames, echoing a similar arson attack almost a year ago that destroyed the original building on the site. Church members have registered a complaint with police, but at press time no arrests had been made.

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